5 results
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
renal tubular dysfunction ... bones syndrome Dr ... Low #Magnesium #Table ... #Classification ... #Causes #Workup
Management of Lupus Nephritis
Lupus nephritis (LN) in 10 to 40% of SLE
Hallmark = proteinuria 20.5 g/g
20.5 g/g or 0.5 g/day ... renal histological evaluation ... severity (ISN/RPS classification ... by 12 months Classification ... #rheumatology #nephrology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... Performance thorough ... ASA class If ... with valvular dysfunction ... or LV dysfunction
TABLE 2. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) sub-classifications
lBS-diarrhoea (IBS-D)
 - >25% loose or watery stools; <25% hard
TABLE 2. ... syndrome (IBS) sub-classifications ... of incomplete evacuation ... throughout the day ... Subclassifications #Classes
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Exclude other AKI causes ... Classification: ... albumin (1 g/kg/day ... liver transplant evaluation ... Syndrome #Hepatology #Nephrology